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Why Tinted SPF is a daily essential! You can’t see it, you can’t feel it …but this is how blue light silently affects your skin. We all know the damaging impact of UVA UVB on our skin when it comes to skin ageing and increasing our risk of skin cancer. But did you know visible light (one wavelen...
One of the BIGGEST mistakes you can make with SPF, are spray-on sunscreens enough when it comes to protection?1. Why is spray-on SPF not effective in protecting against UV damage? When it comes to UVA/UVB protection with SPF and sunscreen, APPLICATION IS EVERYTHING! It’s what we refer to as an e...
What are the best skin care tips during winter? 1. Soap is a Dirty Word! Cleanse Without Stripping. Your skin is already struggling with moisture loss from low humidity and overheating in air conditioning. Do your skin a favour and cleanse without stripping with a cleanser free of harsh surfacta...
We’re all well versed by now in the importance of hydration for your facial skin. But many neglect the hydration of their bodies, using a foaming but allegedly hydrating body wash, or minimising moisturising with a swipe of moisturiser on their legs and elbows alone. As a dermatologist, Dr Natash...
Today we sit down not with a person, but with an essential vitamin that’s revolutionising skincare routines worldwide: Vitamin B3, better known as Niacinamide. Often hailed as the unsung hero of skincare, Niacinamide has been a cornerstone ingredient in dr.NC's formulations for years. Let’s dive ...
dr.NC Dermatologist’s tips to do this Summer! As summer approaches the temperature is rising, the days are getting longer, and the UV rays are more intense. The perfect fertiliser to activate and stimulate pigmentation in your skin. Pigmentation (think brown blotchy spots and dots in your skin)...
As the seasons transition, and the days become longer and brighter (at long last), there’s also a change in temperature, humidity levels, and environmental factors. In winter we lose moisture from our skin, it becomes drier and more sensitive - a process known as osmosis) - which means ...
This article was originally published on SPA+CLINIC. SPA+CLINIC catches up with leading Dermatologist Dr Natasha Cook on how to future proof your skin and the impact of the skin ageing exposome. Time to reverse the biological clock... From the moment we’re born, we begin to age. Every minute we’r...
